Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Decades before Christopher Nolan set his sights on a movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer, a science-obsessed BBC executive ventured to America in 1979 to make a $1.5 million TV show about the father of the atom bomb. Peter Goodchild began his career at the BBC in radio drama, but eventually migrated to the storied “Horizon” science unit to put his chemistry degree to some use. The division began experimenting with factual dramas in the 1970s, and after delivering a hit series on French-Polish physicist Marie Curie, Goodchild set his sights on the New York-born Oppenheimer. “I’d seen a play on J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Hampstead Theatre Club way back in 1966,” the 83-year-old tells Variety from his home in Exeter, southwest England, where his Zoom background reveals a room teeming with books on heaving shelves.
‘The Kissing Booth’ Producer Andrew Cole-Bulgin Boards Holocaust Feature ‘Land Mine’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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K.J. Yossman “The Kissing Booth” producer Andrew Cole-Bulgin has boarded Holocaust feature “Land Mine,” which he is developing with writer and director Darren Statman. The project, which will also include an accompanying novel, has already been made into a short film of the same name under Cole-Bulgin’s banner Tickled Pink, a new gen-IP development company. “Land Mine” is set in Poland in the late summer of 1945. Based on historical records and witness testimonies, it tells the story of a young Jewish man, Samuel, who emerges from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp as his family’s sole survivor. Returning to his family’s Polish farm, 22-year-old Samuel finds it has been occupied by a local laborer called Piotr who is using it to run a moonshine business.
“Samuel disrupting Piotr’s new-found equilibrium results in escalating violence and reignites past traumas and painful buried memories for both Samuel and his aggressor,” reads the logline. Statman is an award-winning commercial director and “Land Mine” marks his narrative short directorial debut. “Darren is a wonderful storyteller with a vivid eye for the cinematic,” said Cole-Bulgin. “He shows so much emotion through his smart cinematography and the performances of the actors he works with. I am a firm believer in bringing great stories and characters to life whether that’s in a book, TV series, cinema screen or stage. ‘Land Mine’ represents one of four projects Tickled Pink has in development and clearly demonstrates our commitment to find and tell unique stories by great storytellers.” Statman said: “’Land Mine’ is a story about the horrors and challenges faced by those returning from concentration camps. This is a time that is often forgotten or ignored in the
Anonymous Content Teams With New Europe Film Sales To Handle North American Rights For Animated Feature ‘The Peasants’ From ‘Loving Vincent’ Filmmakers
EXCLUSIVE: Anonymous Content has partnered with New Europe Film Sales to handle North American rights for animated feature The Peasants, directed by Oscar-nominated Loving Vincent filmmakers D.K. Welchman and Hugh Welchman.
‘The Truman Show’ Cinematographer Peter Biziou To Be Feted At Camerimage
British Cinematographer Peter Biziou, known for his work on pics like The Truman Show and Mississippi Burning, is the recipient of the lifetime achievement award this year at Poland’s Camerimage film festival.
Why Are People Mad About the New ‘Snow White’ Movie? The Controversy Explained
After the success of 2023’s The Little Mermaid, Disney’s next live-action project is a remake of Snow White — but not everyone is excited about the new movie.
Here's the Exact Nail Polish Margot Robbie Wore in That Barbie Movie Shoe Scene
Barbie movie press rollout has been packed with , but none have been more internet-breaking than the very first glimpse of stepping out of Barbie's shoes with . The now-iconic scene went viral, with everyone from to to attempting to recreate the movie magic. Robbie recently that she didn't use a foot double and it only took eight takes to get the scene right. Double-sided sticky tape held down her shoes, while she grabbed onto a bar for balance. As for Barbie's perfect doll feet, the film's makeup and hair artist told Glamour she had a few options in mind for getting the look right.
Reese Witherspoon’s Biggest Draper James Sale Is Here: Save Up to 70% On Summer Styles Starting at $14
Reese Witherspoon's gorgeous, casual style, her affordable clothing line, Draper James, has jsut kicked off its biggest sale of the year. Dubbed the 'Lucky You Event', this Draper James sale is taking up to 70% off dresses, shorts, swimsuits, jewelry and more summer wardrobe essentials.
Kate Middleton Trades Wimbledon Whites for a Tennis Ball Green Look at the Women’s Final
, she surprised style watchers this year by dressing to match the Centre Court in various shades of green over the course of the championship. To catch up with Emma Raducanu on the second day of the tournament, the appeared in a with contrasting white buttons, upping the ’80s vibes by pairing it with a pleated white skirt.For the Women’s Final on July 15, meanwhile, she selected a $615 in a tennis ball green shade to watch Markéta Vondroušová and Ons Jabeur face off.
Naked Nails Are the Quiet Luxury Mani Trend of Summer 2023
to , there seems to be no shortage of new and , but the latest trend is less over-the-top and more about a parred back simplicity. Need further proof that naked nails are the trend to try? It girls like Kylie Jenner and queen Hailey Bieber have been spotted wearing the clean girl nail aesthetic. , a nail artist at , says naked nails are trending because of its effortless and polished look. “When doing naked nails, it can seem like someone put a lot of effort into their look with minimal effort, and maximum results.” This content can also be viewed on the site it from.So what are naked nails exactly? “Naked nails means a barely there color, or no color on the base of the nail at all,” explains Dang.
Milan Kundera, Author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being,’ Dies at 94
French publishing house Gallimard.“Unbearable Lightness,” about a philandering Czech surgeon who regularly cheats on his wife with a carefree artist, was a global hit reprinted in dozens of languages. Its political undertones mirrored Kundera’s own experiences during the 1968 Prague Spring, the setting for the novel, which was crushed by Soviet invaders and sent him to exile in France in 1975.“Lightness” was adapted for the screen by Philip Kaufman in 1988, and starred Day-Lewis as Tomas, who becomes a window washer after his political views get him expelled from his profession.
Former PM Liz Truss has claimed that widely-ridiculed mini-Budget 'may pay off in the long term'
Liz Truss, Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, has suggested that her mini-budget may have paid off in the long term, as her newly-convened taskforce warned that the UK risks falling behind other nations unless it tackles stagnation.
BIAB Nails Are the New, Longer-Lasting Alternative to Gel and Shellac
, but they have a few catches. Gel manicures, for example, often have to be filed off the nail which can cause damage in the long run and make your nail thinner and thinner. Shellac, meanwhile, can be removed from the nails with aluminum foil, but it only lasts about two weeks.
Kate Middleton Now Has Blonde Highlights, and They’re Perfect for Brunettes
, , , : The Princess of Wales, or Kate Middleton, surprises us again and again with ways to embrace different hairstyles while still maintaining royal protocol. It’s why “Kate Middleton hairstyle” has become such a popular Google search term as a source of inspiration.
‘Hot Spot’ Director Agnieszka Smoczynska Talks Singing Mermaids, ‘Silent Twins’ and ‘Mentor’ Agnieszka Holland
Marta Balaga Polish helmer Agnieszka Smoczyńska fought for Tamara Lawrance to be a part of “The Silent Twins,” she said at Karlovy Vary Film Festival. “We had two options: [hire] one actress who plays both characters, but there is no chemistry, or find actual twins, which was not possible. We had Letitia Wright, who was this amazing actress and ‘Black Panther’ star, and then we found Tamara,” she said. The story was inspired by real-life identical twins June and Jennifer Gibbons, who only communicated with each other. “They are not that similar, so what do you do? You make a decision. And I knew she was the one, because it was all about this tension between them.”
The Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Get On Beauty Products In Canada
Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner (it’ll be running from July 11-12 for all of us Canadians), but if you head to the site today, you’ll already find stellar beauty deals kicking around. From hair tools to beauty products to manicure must-haves, there are some seriously sweet deals leading up to the big event.
Blueberry Milk Nails Are the Hottest Trend of Summer 2023
, who? It’s all about blueberry milk nails this summer. If you’ve been on in the last couple of days, chances are you’ve stumbled across the new blueberry milk nails trend. What sounds like a delicious drink is actually a new manicure that can potentially make officially old news.Blueberry milk nails have the same creamy white base as the popular milk nail trend, with a chill baby blue added.
Czech Film Commissioner On Restructuring The Country’s Production Incentive & Managing The “Huge” International Demand To Shoot In The Country — KVIFF
EXCLUSIVE: As the 57th edition of the Czech Republic’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) kicks off Friday, there will be renewed interest in the central European country’s local industry, particularly the curious case surrounding its incentive program for international productions.
The Newest "It Girl" Nail Trend? Blueberry Milk Nails: Get the Look Seen on Zendaya, Dua Lipa and Sofia Richie
manicure at all times is not quite realistic. That could be why our favorite celebs have opted for something a little more low-key this season: blueberry milk nails.With the rise of the «clean girl aesthetic» combined with coastal granddaughter prep, it's no wonder why nail trends have become more minimalist in recent months.
Watch Tom Holland and Zendaya Sing 'Love on Top' to Each Other at Beyoncé's Poland Renaissance Tour Stop
Tom Holland and Zendaya might just be the cutest members of the BeyHive to date! The A-list pair were captured in a fan video at Beyoncé's most recent concert in Warsaw, Poland, as part of her . In the adorable clip, the co-stars and real-life couple are seen passionately singing along with Queen Bey's hit song, «Love on Top.» Holland and Zendaya, who was featured in Beyoncé's «All Night» music video, sing the lyrics, «You're the one I love, you're the one I need» as the camera zooms in on them. TOM HOLLAND & ZENDAYA SINGING “LOVE ON TOP” AT BEYONCÉ’S SHOW IN WARSAW TONIGHT – that’s the cutest thing you’ll see today
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Tom Holland and Zendaya sing ‘Love On Top’ to each other at Beyoncé’s concert
Zendaya and Tom Holland are going strong in their romantic relationship.